Physicians and practioners selected for the Best Doctors for Women issue were nominated by their peers. More than 10,000 doctors in the seven-county metro area were asked to nominate up to three doctors in 40 specialties. More than 1,000 doctors were named, but only 408 garnered enough votes to meet the threshold set by the magazine's editorial staff.

For a complete list of the Best Doctors for Women 2013, visit the Minnesota Monthly website.